🚨 ONTARIO LANDLORDS: Think going to the LTB is a "slam dunk"? Think again. Legal expert Rob Di Lisi reveals why even perfect N4s can fail - and the brutal reality of what happens when you walk into that hearing room.

This episode pulls back the curtain on the Landlord and Tenant Board process that NOBODY talks about. From 3-4 month wait times to adjudicators who might not even hear your case, we're exposing the harsh truths that could cost you thousands if you're not prepared.

🔥 What You'll Learn:
✅ Why you're NOT guaranteed to be heard (even with a confirmed date!)
✅ The "block number" system that confuses everyone
✅ How mediation REALLY works at the LTB
✅ Section 82 vs Section 83 - tenant defenses that can derail your case
✅ What happens when tenants don't show up (spoiler: it's not what you think)
✅ Wage garnishment reality check - why you probably won't collect
✅ The settlement math that actually SAVES landlords money

💰 THE BRUTAL TRUTH: Even if you WIN at the board, collecting rent owed is nearly impossible. Rob breaks down why 20% wage garnishments rarely work and what happens when tenants job-hop or disappear.

⏰ CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction with Rob Di Lisi
1:33 - What Happens Before Your LTB Hearing
3:00 - Understanding LTB Hearing Blocks (Morning/Afternoon/All Day)
5:00 - The Mediation Process Explained
6:17 - Why "Slam Dunk" Cases Aren't Guaranteed
8:43 - When Tenants Don't Show Up to Hearings
11:00 - The Real Cost of Going to the Board
13:00 - Wage Garnishment: Why It Usually Fails
15:14 - The Settlement Solution You Need to Consider
16:19 - Thinking Beyond Option A
17:37 - Business vs Principle: Making Smart Decisions

💡 PRO TIP: Rob's golden rule - always be open to settlement. Even with shorter wait times, you're still gambling on a third-party decision. Control your outcome by staying in the driver's seat.

📧 HAVE QUESTIONS? Email us at landlord_series@cresi.ca or kevin@cresi.ca

🎯 Perfect for: Ontario landlords dealing with non-paying tenants, anyone facing LTB hearings, property investors navigating tenant issues, or landlords considering their options before filing applications.

👨‍⚖️ About Rob Di Lisi:
Rob is a paralegal at Stonegate Legal Services specializing in Ontario landlord-tenant law. As a landlord himself, he brings real-world experience to every case and practices what he preaches when it comes to smart landlord decisions.

📞 CONTACT:
Kevin Breitner: https://cresi.ca
CRESI, Complete Real Estate Solutions and Investments, is dedicated to becoming the #1 resource for landlords in Ontario.

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